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He added that he didn’t want
to read too much into it, which I took to perhaps mean two things. First, he
probably doesn’t have true hope the minor improvement will last. In addition, I
don’t believe he has faith in a higher power and considers the improvement a
coincidence. He does have writing projects lined up for this year, so let’s
hope that gives him the will to continue on.
Meanwhile, writing in my
journal about him and his presumed lack of faith, I wondered if ‘coincidence’
has its root in ‘coincide’. Considering that the latter indicates parallel situations
(no added proof or faith required) while the former alludes to happenstance, I
found this interesting, proof I am also a language geek. ~grin~ No surprise there, eh?
Am I right about almost the exact same word having rather opposite meanings? Or is this
incidental, anecdotal theorizing?
Whatever works for him. It doesn't matter what we think about someone else's situation. The only opinion that matters is the opinion of the person it's happening to.
ReplyDeleteSorry to have mislead you, I was asking about my opinion on the root of the word. Heh... Thanks for commenting!
DeleteI think there is comfort in faith. I know that works for me.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and weekend. ♥
Me, too. Be well!
DeleteIt does seem like they have the opposite meaning, that is odd.
ReplyDeleteI thought so. ~nods~ Be well!
DeleteI love the way you think. I contemplated this after you asked what I thought. It is interesting. The English language is said to be one of the most complex.
ReplyDeleteSo, you are a Geek? Well, I am a Dork. It is no coincidence that our love of words, cats, music, and fellow earthlings coincide. Hugs.
We are soul sisters. ~hugs~ Be well!
DeleteLanguage is fascinating! I'm a bit of my geek about that kind of stuff too :-)
ReplyDeleteWhy am I not surprised? ~grin~ Be well, my dear!
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